Fresh from signing a distribution deal with Essential Music & Marketing, South London rapper Fem Fel releases his debut album Eyes Closed on 27 June 2011.
The first single taken from ‘Eyes Closed’ ‘Runnin’ (produced by Rymez, featuring Lily McKenzie) was released in December 2010, with follow up viral sensation ‘Put it in a Bag’ (produced by Dan Dare, featuring Blade Brown) in January 2011. The rap / club track featured video appearances by various artists including Skepta, Tinie Tempah, Giggs and G FrSH. 'Put it in a Bag'’s catchy hook and clever wordplay created one of the most quoted rap tracks of the year so far and made Ace & Vis’ 'Top 4 tracks of the week'. Second official single ‘Hero’ (produced by Dan Dare and featuring Kurt Collins) was released in April 2011 and championed by Radio 1Xtra DJ’s Westwood, Trevor Nelson and Target to mention a few. The acoustic rendition of the track (as performed at Music Week’s Breakout in April) illustrates Fem’s versatility and non-conformity within the rap genre.
'Eyes Closed' leaps from pondering troubled relationships on ‘Hero’, to Fem mulling over his place in the rap scene with ‘man of the moment’ Wretch 32 on 'Floating'. ‘‘Magnificent’ explores the bravado and self confidence of a rapper, whilst ‘Eyes Closed’ sets the backdrop for Fem Fel to pick over his shadowy past and contemplate his future.... Inspired by the sounds of DMX, Blackstreet and So Solid Crew as he was growing up; Fem describes the recording of his album as a cathartic experience; ‘closing my eyes and letting it all out’.
Fem Fel (real name Femi Falola) was a late-comer to music. In 2005 he joined South London hip hop crew ‘SN1’, made famous by XL recordings rapper Giggs. Fem‘s foray into music produced a handful
of releases including ‘The Beginning’, ‘Hollowgrind’, ‘A Brand New Problem’ and ‘345’ volumes 1 and 2. It was ‘It’s You’ that propelled Fem onto radio and out of the confines of South London in 2008. He then produced ‘Graffiti on the Wall’ with music website GrimeDaily in early 2010, which was a collection of tracks from some of the UK’s best rap talent including Sway and Bigz.
of releases including ‘The Beginning’, ‘Hollowgrind’, ‘A Brand New Problem’ and ‘345’ volumes 1 and 2. It was ‘It’s You’ that propelled Fem onto radio and out of the confines of South London in 2008. He then produced ‘Graffiti on the Wall’ with music website GrimeDaily in early 2010, which was a collection of tracks from some of the UK’s best rap talent including Sway and Bigz.
Fem also joined forces with Grime MC Skepta on the single B.O.S.S, and a freestyle picking through his murky experience of prison was picked up by BBC3’s Jail Tales, on which Fem appeared in 2010. In May 2011 Fem was selected by Roundhouse Radio and taste-maker & journalist Hyperfrank to takeover Volume Control’s Rap Edition, supported by MTV, Radio 1Xtra and RWD magazine to mention a few.
'Fem is far from another insular hood-rat bragging to his mates... his verbal dexterity, deadpan humour and easy references make Fem Fel throughly absorbing.'
Metro
One of the most respected, yet humble, UK rappers making waves at the moment
MTV
Known for his laid-back flow and thought-provoking lyrics, this artists’ name has now been placed high up in my ones to watch list for 2011
The Independent
The time is ripe for South London-born emcee Fem Fel to make a move for the bigger stage. The respect that he commands from the UK urban scene is transparently clear.
ilikemusic.com
The rapper hailing from South London has most definitely been on his musical grind this year and it shows. Without even commanding silence, the crowd were eagerly anticipating any and every word which came out of the South Londoner’s mouth.
RWD (Live review)
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